
Retire with clarity. Live with purpose.Hosted by Chartered Financial Planner and SOLLA Accredited Adviser Nick Hutchings, The Retirement Lounge is your calm and confident space to explore the transition into retirement.Drawing on 25+ years in financial services, and a deep personal passion for later life planning, Nick brings you practical guidance, real-life stories, and expert insight to help you navigate the financial and emotional side of retirement.Whether you're 5–10 years out, newly retired, or supporting a loved one through the process, this podcast simplifies complex topics—like pensions, legacy, care fees, and lifestyle transitions—so you can focus on living well, not worrying.Expect short, sharp episodes that challenge your thinking, provoke honest conversations, and give you the tools to feel in control of your future.You'll walk away from each episode feeling better informed and more deliberate about your decisions.Listen in if you want to:-Define what retirement re